Chapter 548: The Princess and Xia De

"Regarding the advancement, I'll explain it to you when we get home, but this is a long story."

"That's fine, I like long stories. Maybe we can have dinner together."

The princess said, reaching out to greet the cat lying on Xia De's lap, wanting to pick it up. But as soon as she reached out, the cat Mia raised its paw and swatted her hand away.

This cat used its chin to press against Xia De's leg, and because of this action, its face looked very flat. A "Meow~" sound came from its mouth, and its beautiful amber eyes looked at Duoluqian, as if curious about who she really was.

After returning home after being away for a day, Xia De told Lei Qianya about his experiences yesterday. Luweiya asked him to keep the secret about the Chosen Ones and their relationship, and Miss Jia Lin Na also told him not to reveal things related to the witches. Therefore, Xia De omitted some key fragments.

But even so, the excitement of this story still exceeded Lei Qianya's imagination.

Especially when Xia De mentioned that the cat Mia was accidentally packed into the box by him and brought to the dark domain, and stole the key relic during the battle, Lei Qianya confirmed again and again:

"Is this really something an ordinary cat can do? Although you said Mia is very smart, this is too smart, isn't it?"

"I suspect Mia has the bloodline of a magical creature we don't know about."

Xia De sat on the sofa, scratching Mia's chin:

"But I've had my friends check it, and apart from being smart, it has no other special features. So this time, I think it was my luck that allowed it to save me."

"That's really a nice pet. I think you should indeed buy it from its owner."

"Oh, I get a headache just mentioning this. Miss Mia Gao De sends a letter every month, very concerned about the cat Mia's condition. Asking her to let me have this cat probably won't be that simple. I plan to take a long-distance trip next spring to go to the small town where Miss Gao De's family is located and propose the request in front of her."

"What if the other party doesn't agree?"

Lei Qianya asked with a smile.

"Then..."

"Will you use special means? To obtain this cat?"

Xia De thought about it:

"I will have a large sum of money ready before next spring. Although pounds aren't omnipotent, I think a sufficient amount of pounds is close to omnipotent."

Lei Qianya revealed a smile.

The two chatted a lot that afternoon. Lei Qianya also learned that the appearance of Miss Feilian was really related to Xia De. She was very envious that Xia De could cross two eras and obtain the favor of the Academy's founder, but unfortunately, she still couldn't "completely trust" Xia De and couldn't turn into a toy to enter the stories of the past with him.

At dusk, Xia De and the young lady beside him went to a restaurant for dinner, and then, as usual, walked back to St. Deran Square in the sunset while walking the cat.

The exchange between Lei Qianya and Duoluqian would last until eight o'clock that night, so she planned to go home a little early to write down the exchange between Xia De and her, to prevent Xia De from having to spend time in the evening saying what they had said in the afternoon again.

After discussing Xia De's Ringed Shushi path at home after dinner, Lei Qianya gave Xia De some targeted suggestions for learning sorcery. At seven o'clock, Xia De sent Lei Qianya downstairs, but before going out to find a carriage, Lei Qianya exhorted Xia De again:

"Don't do such dangerous things in the future if it's not necessary. Xia De, sometimes I really don't understand why you adventure so frequently."

"Of course, it's for greater power. And, I didn't experience any life-and-death adventures; this time it went very smoothly."

Xia De, standing in the foyer, said. Lei Qianya curled her lips. Under the gas lamp in the foyer, the blonde young lady holding a handbag looked at Xia De with emerald eyes:

"Then, prove it to me—please lend that 【Ye Zi of Eternal Youth】 to Duoluqian again."

"No problem."

Xia De said with a smile. He had long expected that Duoluqian or Lei Qianya would have such a request, so he was prepared.

He searched for the pocket watch, and from the two leaves clipped inside, he left the one Difa had held and handed the one that originally had information about the 【Dark Dungeon】 to Lei Qianya.

The latter took the leaf, looked at it, and sneered:

"Xia De, this isn't the original one."

"What?"

Xia De blinked.

"Although the Ye Zi of Eternal Youth is a relic that exists in plurality, every leaf is different. The academic world believes that the real relic should actually be the tree that grows the 【Ye Zi of Eternal Youth】, and the leaf itself is just a derivative of the relic, just like the relationship between the 【Dark Domain】 and the Secret Servant of the Demon you mentioned. Xia De, you really should supplement these basic knowledge."

She reached out and hugged Xia De's neck, standing on tiptoe slightly, looking at him under the gas lamp. Those emerald eyes, although not as magical as Luweiya's purple eyes, were still very attractive to Xia De.

He really felt that he could see her soul through her eyes, and what he saw at this moment was indeed Lei Qianya.

"Xia De, don't lie to me; it's meaningless."

Because the distance was very close, Xia De could even feel the breath she exhaled when she spoke.

"Okay, I won't in the future. I just didn't want you to worry."

"That's really silly."

She said softly, and then kissed Xia De.

Both of them closed their eyes, hugging each other. After separating, Xia De hesitated for a while, but finally said another thing:

"Actually... I don't want to lie to you, I have other young ladies I like."

After his relationship with Luweiya progressed further last night, Xia De didn't want to hide this and act as if he knew nothing while being with Lei Qianya. Although he was a bit greedy and wanted everything, he didn't want to be a guy who deceived feelings. He was prepared to deal with saying this, but the result was better than he thought.

"Oh, is it Luweiya?"

Lei Qianya asked with a smile.

"How did you know?"

"Duoluqian had already noticed that you two were not right before. Today, she almost put her eyes on you. Having known Luweiya for so long, this is the first time I've seen her so irrational. It doesn't matter; it's good that you are willing to tell me actively. For a man of your age and appearance, it would be strange if you didn't have a lover."

She touched Xia De's face, her expression very gentle, but also very scary:

"But you have to answer me one question, Xia De. Have you slept with Jia Lin Na?"

She was very direct, not even using metaphors.

Xia De felt that if he answered "yes," there would definitely be no good end today, but fortunately, he hadn't done that kind of thing:

"Of course not. Although the gossip tabloids in the city spread rumors that I am your aunt's lover, in reality, we are just in a cooperative relationship, at least that's how it is for now."

"That's good."

The blonde young lady's fingers slid across Xia De's cheek, and in her emerald eyes were thousands of emotions:

"My grandfather, father, uncles, and brothers all have lovers whose numbers no one can say clearly. Living in this kind of family, I'm used to this kind of thing. Xia De, you know my and Duoluqian's feelings for you. Because of my status, I can't give you any promises yet, so I don't mind what happens between you and Luweiya. As for Duoluqian, I can also help you hide it for now, but you and Jia Lin Na..."

Her eyes suddenly became sharp:

"For your age, I can understand the desire for physical pleasure. Yes, whether you go to Luweiya or let me find you some pretty maids, I can understand; after all, these are all people I'm familiar with. But don't sleep with Jia Lin Na. At least, don't do that until I allow it. Xia De, you can think of this as..."

"I know, your relationship with Miss Jia Lin Na is very special. Before everything is cleared up, I won't do anything."

Xia De said softly. He knew he had taken advantage, but he was really greedy.

"Very good."

The hand that was originally stroking Xia De's face slid to Xia De's chin. She lifted Xia De's chin slightly, and stood on tiptoe to look at Xia De. So, this time it was Xia De who took the initiative to kiss her:

"This feeling of kissing you wantonly is really good."

The soul in those emerald eyes expressed her feelings so clearly.

"If your sister Ajelina were here, she would definitely say this is a line for a male character in a knight novel."

Xia De said. Only then did the blonde young lady finally reveal the expression belonging to Lei Qianya. This arrogant, triumphant, charming, and even somewhat haughty expression was something the real writer young lady could absolutely never express:

"Maybe I can persuade Duoluqian to let me use her body to see you often. Although the status of a princess gave me power, status, and money, it alone couldn't give me the freedom to see you."

"We cannot demand that fate give us everything we want."

Xia De said. He had a deep feeling about this sentence recently.

"Only the incompetent would think so. If you want something, you have to reach out and take it. Xia De, you and Dorothy, and others—I want them all, and I will definitely succeed."

Lei Qianya said, reaching out to touch her own lips, kissing her own finger, and then pressing it on the corner of Xia De's mouth:

"No need to send me to the street corner; I'll find a carriage myself. Rest well, Xia De; you've been busy for the past half month. But since you have time recently, you can consider which of the four elements you want to obtain for the 【Sleep】 spiritual rune. Goodbye, knight who slew the demon. I hope next time I can taste your lips with my own body."

She reached behind her back, opened the door, and Xia De watched the blonde young lady carefully walk down the steps backward, walking into the moonlight:

"Meeting you all, I really..."

"Oh, Xia De, don't use this kind of knight novel line; it's too disgusting. It's enough for you to understand that you've stolen the hearts of the young ladies."

She said with a smile, fiddling with the long golden hair by her ear, and then turned and left St. Deran Square. With her back to Xia De behind her, she knew Xia De's mood must be very complicated right now. A smile curled at the corner of her mouth; this was the effect she wanted.

Xia De watched "Dorothy's" figure get into the carriage, and only then did he close the door. Facing the door panel, under the dim light of the gas lamp, he sighed deeply with his eyes closed.

【Outlander, are you repenting for your sins?】

She could always speak so appropriately.

"No, I'm thinking, if luck is really conserved, then when exactly will I be struck by lightning."

Xia De had self-awareness. ===== CHAPTER 549 =====